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Savannah, GA Planting Calendar

The last spring frost in Savannah usually comes around Feb 10 and the first fall frost around Nov 29, a growing season of about 292 days. Start tomatoes indoors Dec 30 – Jan 13 and plant them outside Feb 24 – Mar 10.

Last spring frostFeb 10
First fall frostNov 29
Growing season292 days

When to plant vegetables in Savannah

VegetableStart seeds indoorsPlant outsideFall crop
TomatoesDec 30 – Jan 13Feb 24 – Mar 10—
PeppersDec 23 – Jan 6Mar 3 – Mar 17—
EggplantDec 23 – Jan 6Mar 3 – Mar 17—
Cucumbers—Feb 24 – Mar 10—
Zucchini & summer squash—Feb 24 – Mar 10—
Pumpkins & winter squash—Mar 3 – Mar 17—
Green beans—Feb 24 – Mar 10Sep 6 – Sep 20
Sweet corn—Feb 24 – Mar 10—
BasilJan 13 – Jan 27Feb 24 – Mar 10—
LettuceDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 13 – Feb 24Oct 4 – Oct 18
Spinach—Dec 30 – Jan 20Oct 4 – Oct 18
Peas—Dec 30 – Jan 20Sep 20 – Oct 4
Carrots—Jan 13 – Feb 17Sep 6 – Sep 20
Radishes—Jan 6 – Feb 24Oct 18 – Nov 1
BroccoliDec 2 – Dec 16Jan 13 – Jan 27Sep 6 – Sep 20
KaleDec 16 – Dec 30Jan 6 – Jan 20Sep 20 – Oct 4
Onions—Jan 13 – Jan 27—
Potatoes—Jan 20 – Feb 17—
Garlic——Nov 15 – Dec 20

Dates count from the median frost dates (2016–2025) for Savannah. In a cold spring, wait a week; in a warm one you can go a week early.

Month-by-month planting in Savannah

  1. JanuaryStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, BasilPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Carrots, Radishes, Broccoli, Kale, Onions, Potatoes
  2. FebruaryPlant outside: Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil, Lettuce, Carrots, Radishes, Potatoes
  3. MarchPlant outside: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Cucumbers, Zucchini & summer squash, Pumpkins & winter squash, Green beans, Sweet corn, Basil
  4. AprilPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  5. MayPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  6. JunePlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  7. JulyPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  8. AugustPlan, order seeds and prepare beds.
  9. SeptemberPlant outside: Green beans, Peas, Carrots, Broccoli, Kale
  10. OctoberPlant outside: Lettuce, Spinach, Peas, Radishes, Kale
  11. NovemberPlant outside: Radishes, Garlic
  12. DecemberStart indoors: Tomatoes, Peppers, Eggplant, Lettuce, Broccoli, KalePlant outside: Spinach, Peas, Garlic

Tools for this season

Seed starting kitTrays with humidity domes for starting seeds indoors.See options on AmazonLED grow lightKeeps indoor seedlings short and sturdy.See options on AmazonFrost clothCovers tender plants on a surprise frost night.See options on AmazonSoil thermometerCheck the soil at 4 inches before you spread anything.See options on Amazon

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Frequently asked questions

When is the last frost in Savannah?

The median last spring frost is Feb 10 and the median first fall frost is Nov 29, based on 2016–2025 weather data.

When should I plant tomatoes in Savannah?

Start seeds indoors Dec 30 – Jan 13 and set plants outside Feb 24 – Mar 10, once nights stay above 50°F.

When should I plant a fall garden in Savannah?

Sow or transplant cool-season crops 6 to 12 weeks before the first fall frost (around Nov 29): broccoli and carrots first, lettuce, spinach and radishes last.

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